Stuck at first bite!

[bout-time 10]

I finally feel like I have the proper amount of restriction. My problem is, my first bite of a meal usually gets stuck for a few minutes. After a few minutes it passes or I will have a PB, then I can eat normally. I talked with my Doctor about it and he said it happens to some people. Has any of you had to deal with this? If so, do you have any tips? I have a 3 day meeting coming up and I am worried that I am going to dealing with this at my business dinners.

Thanks

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Try sipping liquid right up until you start eating, and make the first bite tiny tiny!

[Maddysgram 6,159]

Smaller bites, chew like crazy and eat super slow.

Stick with foods you know you can handle. Moist Proteins.

[bout-time 10]

Thanks Cheznoel, I will give that a try. I am a bit worried about having to leave the table as soon as dinner starts. Thanks for your reply.

[bout-time 10]

Maddysgram- Thank you, I'm hoping my dinner options are something soft and really moist.

[mrsto 2,925]

Try sipping liquid right up until you start eating, and make the first bite tiny tiny!

I read this same suggestion by a bariatric doctor on another site. I don't remember if he said sip something warm, but he said it tends to "prime the pump" for people with this issue.

[SunshineTexas 20]

Only mornings for me and so I try to drink something before I eat. How about eating something on your way to dinner? gummy vitamins or something?

[Maddysgram 6,159]

I also do the hot tea before eating.